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An abrupt change in strategy by the State Government threatens to set the Vizhinjam project back by years if not scuttled for good. It’s urgent that the misconceptions being created around this move be discussed and prompt action be taken … Continue reading →

Over the last few months, the saga of Kerala’s flagship infrastructure project – the Vizhinjam deep water port and container transshipment terminal – has wound a new stretch in its long running and tortuous route – losing its lone bidder … Continue reading →

A cruise terminal for luxury liners too may become part of the master plan for the proposed port at Vizhinjam, hitherto conceived only as a container transhipment facility. AECOM, technical consultant for the EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contract for … Continue reading →

The negotiation panel appointed by the State Government on Monday asked Welspun Infratech Limited to reduce the ‘grant component’ for the Vizhinjam International Container Transshipment Port project. Welspun’s current demand is for a grant of Rs 479.54 crore, spread over … Continue reading →

One of India’s all-time great vocalist Dr.K.J Yesudas visits Senior Arch Bishop Cardinal Mar George Alancherry to seek blessings and support from the Syro Malabar Congregation. The Cardinal offered all support from his Congregation and requested Dr Yesudas, to meet … Continue reading →

The State Govt. moved one step ahead in the proposed International Container Transshipment Terminal at Vizhinjam by constituting a bid negotiation committee. This four member committee will negotiate with the Welspun-Leighton Consortium for the bid offer.Meantime, infrastructure improvements are moving … Continue reading →

The work on construction of roads connecting the proposed Vizhinjam Port project area is going on in full swing. The road to the proposed site is staring from Vizhinjam – Poovar road and it directs to the planned main entrance … Continue reading →